Rebels claim thirty thousand in open revolt against Madero
Thirteen states are cited as in open rebellion with 30 000 men supporting reform liberty and justice. General Orozco warns more states will join if Congress fails to act while federal columns advance near Encinillas and Madera with rebel leaders Salazar Rabago and Tellez maneuvering in Sonora and Casas Grandes.
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Encinillas
Mexican Central
Juarez
Rabago
Tellez
Malachic
Madera
Casas Grandes
Salazar
Orozco
Sonora
Aubert May Be Named General in Mexican Campaign
Rumor from official circles indicates General Victoriano Huerta will shortly be replaced by General Fernando Tracy Auber in the campaign against Orozco. Huerta expected in Mexico City within days to assume leadership in the Mor ely operations against the Zapatistas, possibly replacing or cooperating with another general.
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Mexico City
Victoriano Huerta
Orozco
Fernando Tracy Auber
Huerta
Moreloy
Zapatistas
Disorder in Chihuahua Heightens Fear Over Prisoner Safety
Dispatches from Chihuahua state report rising fear as Orozco’s men hold 200 or more federal prisoners. If Congress suspends guarantees the rebels may execute prisoners. Rail communication with Chihuahua has resumed after over ten days cut.
Mrs Mechling Dies at 85 in San Antonio
Frances Elizabeth Mechling widow of Col William T Mechling and longtime San Antonio resident died Friday at age 85. Funeral held from sister Mrs W H Harrigan’s home at 918 Wyoming Street with Rev Hutcheson officiating. Survived by three sisters and a brother plus several nieces and nephews.
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William T. Mechling
Frances
Elizabeth Mechling
San Antonio
W. H. Harrigan
Wyoming Street
Hutcheson
Episcopal Church
Carlos Bee
Judge C. A. Keller
Julius Holmgreen
Nic Peters
Albert Meyer
Harry Schmidt
Mechling
Shelby County
Texas
Col
J. Y. Dashiell
United States Army
Confederacy
George R. Dashiell
Bexar County
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
St. Luke's Church
Aurelia W. Dashiell
Charlotte L. Dashiell
Thomas P. Dashiell
J. R. Spell
Mildred Harrigan
Stella D. Camp
Willis K. Yost
Mildred Dashiell
Zilla Dashiell
D. Dashiell Harrigan
Walter R. Dashiell
D. Hardemann Dashiell
Two Aviators Die In Munich Plane Crash
Two aviators were killed in Munich when an American pilot named Fisher, carrying mechanic Kugler as a passenger, plunged from a height. The wrecked aeroplane prevented determining the accident cause. Fisher had passed his aerial pilot's exam about two weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Bavaria
Fisher
Kugler
Fischer
Ford Dealer Marks Birthday With Record Sales
Clifton George, manager of the Ford Sales company, celebrated his birthday by selling five Ford automobiles in a single day, matching the digits of his age in a record setting sales pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton George
Ford Sales Company
George
Heavy Early Vote Cast in State Primary
Fort Worth figures W. Gillespie and L. W. Brown are named among state officials to be nominated today. Other offices include lieutenant governor comptroller attorney general treasurer commissioner of land offices superintendent of public instruction railroad commissioner two places supreme court seats and a court of criminal appeals judge with Chief Justice T J Brown unopposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ear W. Gillespie
Fort Worth
L. W. Brown
Supreme Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
T. J. Brown
Capitol Deserted as Officials Vote Across Texas
Austin observers note the capitol was nearly empty as department heads and many employees left to vote in state elections. Governor Colquitt planned to vote at Terrell, with other officials choosing Sherman Fort Worth Houston Pittsburg San Marcos Kemp and Waco for their ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Mead
Sherman
Ed R. Kane
Department of Agriculture
San Marcos
C. C. McDonald
Kemp
J. 58. Abbott
Pure Food and Drug Department
Waco
Voters Busy Early in Austin With Clear Skies
Under clear skies in Austin on July 27 supporters of state and county candidates crowded early voting hours. Voter strength for the county is 8286 this year and massive distribution of campaign literature filled wagons and drays as canvassers moved from polling places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Heavy vote expected in Waco county election
Weather conditions are perfect this morning and a heavy vote is expected. Over 10,000 poll taxes exist in the county and more than 9000 votes are anticipated. County Chairman Crate Dalton predicts a safe majority for Judge Ramsey while Abe Gross of Colquitt forces expects a slight Ramsey lead.
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Waco
Tex
Crate Dalton
Ramsey
Abe Gross
Colquitt Forces
Farmers On The Job In Fort Worth Election Day
Perfect election weather brings large turnout as farmers cast ballots while business men finish early polls. The Tar rant county campaign closed today in the hottest and most interesting race. About 16 000 votes are expected to be cast.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Tarrant County
Harris County Primaries See Black Voter Exclusion
In Houston on July 27 1924 election day weather is mild with cooling gulf breezes as Harris County expects about 15000 votes in the primaries. Colquitt and Wolters favored by friends while opponents doubt large majorities. Negroes barred from voting by county committee instructions. Presidential electors not on local ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Harris County
Colquitt and Wolters
Bitter factional fight in Nueces County election
In Corpus Christi on July 27 the bitterest factional battle for county offices in Nueces County history rages as a heavy vote is polled. About 2000 votes are expected with three state rangers under Sergeant Cathey aiding Sheriff Wright and ten deputies to keep order. The Good Government league watches polling places and has offered rewards for vote buying convictions.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Nueces County
Cathey
Wright
Good Government League
Bitter battle shapes local political race over lengthy ticket
The campaign has grown heated as W. B. Ware leads the fight against the opposing faction. The lengthy ticket may delay final results until early Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Ware
Democratic County Committee
Brady Answers Wide Range of Election Queries in Texas
Assistant Attorney General Brady spent July 27 fielding dozens of inquiries from across Texas. Questions covered voting rights denials and whether express deliveries of intoxicants could occur during polling hours. Randell receives strong support in Sherman with substantial local turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Attorney General
Brady
Express Company
Full Vote Expected in Lampases County
Lampases Texas July 27 ideal weather boosts turnout prospects for a full vote in Lampases county as residents head to polls today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lampases
Tex
Lampases County
Crowds Gather as Polls Open in Stephenville Tex
Crowds waited at the polls as voting began in Stephenville Texas with indications of one of the heaviest ballots in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephengiler Tex
Campaign Sparks in Brownsville Races
In Brownsville Texas on July 27 indications point to a big vote in the hot contest for county judge and county school superintendent. The forecast notes clear weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Tex
Weather and voting outlook from Waxahachie
Weather in Waxahachie is clear as an anticipated county turnout around 7000 is reported. Governor race dominates interest with polls opening at eight this morning and voting underway.
Heaviest Vote Expected in Arlington Governor Races
The Arlington precinct is set for a record turnout as voters head to polls on July 27. Interest centers on the governor’s race and the county commissioner contest in Second Precinct, Tarrant County, Texas, amid clear and pleasant weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waxahachibe
Tex
Arlington
Tarrant County
Quiet at Eagle Pass as voting opens in Maverick county
Voter activity starts in Maverick county Texas with polling underway at Eagle Pass on July 27. Officials estimate fewer than 2000 votes will be cast in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uiet
Eagle Pass
Tex
Maverick County
Record Breaking Vote Seen In Early Ennis Balloting
In Ennis Texas on July 27 clear weather favored an early start and signals point to a record turnout as voting began at an early hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennis
Tex
Heavy vote expected as polling opens in Gonzales
Will Poll Heavy Vote. In Gonzales Texas on July 27 with ideal weather, polling opened early and indications point to a heavy turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales
Tex
Close races predicted in Vernon Texas contest
In Vernon Texas on July 27 observers expect tight races for senator and governor. Fourteen entries compete for tax collector and five candidates seek county judge. Voting started heavy under clear skies.
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Vernon
Tex
Colquitt and Wolters Lead In Dallam County
In Dalhart Texas on July 27 650 paid poll taxes were reported in Dallam County Colquitt and Wolters led the early voting results The day was clear and cool with voters casting ballots and results being tallied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colquitt
Dalhart
Tex
Dallam
Colquitt and Wolters
Strenuous Campaign Ends in Lockhart County
In Lockhart Texas on July 27 the county completes one of its most strenuous campaigns. A full vote of the county is expected as polls reopen quietly this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
Tex
Polls Crowded as Voter Turnout Surges in McKinney
July 27 in McKinney Texas reports show polls crowded forenoon with Collin county ballots indicating a heavier than ever turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mckinney
Tex
Collin County
Counting Ballots in San Marcos as Votes Likely Reach Record
San Marcos Texas July 27 indications point to the largest vote in years with ballots counted from 9 o'clock this morning. Weather fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Tex
Weather Fair
Light Vote Cast In Laredo Weather Clears
In Laredo Texas on July 27 a light early vote was cast and authorities expect a light turnout throughout the day as clear weather continues.
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Laredo
Tex
Voters show strong turnout in Cameron election
Cameron Texas reports fair weather and high interest as the election opens with sixty votes cast in the first hour, signaling a likely full turnout. The brief item notes the strong local engagement in the poll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Tex
Dallas County voting strength reaches twenty two thousand
Dallas County's voting strength totals 22 067 with city turnout 16 080 after exemptions. Interest in city county and state campaigns promised a heavy vote as speeches continued until midnight after last addresses from street corner boxes in Dallas.
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Dallas
Tex
Dallas County
Ring Fighting for Life in Bitter El Paso Primary
In El Paso County the ring organization faces its stiffest opposition in years as voters confront a heated primary. The campaign features intense bids by multiple groups shaping the political landscape and testing party loyalty in the Texas city.
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el Paso
Tex
Texas Republicans Convene to Name Delegates
Republican precinct conventions across Texas meet this evening to select delegates for county gatherings next week and to preview any Taft Roosevelt split. Roosevelt supporters hold firm until after Chicago while Taft backers push for clear declarations. Delegates to the Dallas state convention on August 13 will finalize nominations and organize the state party.
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Dallas
Tex
Taft
Texas
Roosevelt
Chicago
Overconfidence Costs in Two Narrow Losses
A political note from the Citizens' League calls for voter turnout and warns that hubris led to defeats in two recent battles. The ad emphasizes civic duty and urges support for approved candidates and measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ League C N Committee
Citizens’ League Campaign Committee
Oppenheimer Holds Lead in Bexar County GOP Precinct Conventions
Results show Julius Oppenheimer leading J D Dodson in Bexar county Republican precinct conventions with 13 reported strongholds. Light turnout is expected statewide as Taft and Bull Moose factions clash. Oppenheimer predicts a near unanimous county chair victory.
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Bexar County
Julius Oppenheimer
Republican County Executive Committee
Oppenheimer
J. D Dodson
J. D. Dodson
Colonel Roosevelt
New
Bull Moose
Seeligson Denies Writ in GOP Ballot Fight
Judge A W Seeligson refused the mandamus and writ of injunction in the Dodson vs Oppenheimer suit over printing Dodson’s name on the official ballot for today’s Republican primary. The ruling blocks printing other candidate names and orders publication of GOP precinct convention locations. The decision marks a two edged defeat affecting both Republican factions.
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Oppenheimer
Terrell
Dodson
Dr. B. F. Kingsley
H. F. Schmidt
J. D. Dodson
J. M. Oppenheimer
Mandamus
A. W. Seeligson
Cppeaneines
City light votes show Lewis leading over Newton
Reported totals from city precincts up to 2 30 PM show Dan Lewis ahead of Tom Newton as results come in. Precinct tallies vary from light to very heavy with numbers ranging from 0 to 185 in listed divisions.
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Dan Lewis
Tom Newton
Lewis
Judge Camp Orders Withdrawal of Polls Specials
Judge Camp told Chief of Police to pull back the many special officers at polling places after complaints at Precinct No 8. The court reiterated that specials may be sworn in but must not molest voters or near polling sites, with contempt charges possible for future violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. L. Camp
W. L. Richter
Judge Camp
Officials Asked for Election Supervisor in Precinct 12
George W. Huntress and James Rutledge appeared before Judge J. L. Camp in the Forty fifth district court this morning seeking a supervisor for Precinct 12 alleging unfair treatment by judges and clerks aligned with their faction of the democratic party. Judge Camp refused, noting a written charge against the election officials would be required to appoint a supervisor. Huntress and Rutledge declined to take that action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Huntress
James Rutledge
J. L. Camp
Fortyfifth
Judge Camp
Messrs. Huntress
Rutledge
Judge Camp Reproves Police Chief Over Vagrancy Arrest
Judge J L Camp sharply rebuked the police chief after detective Frank Cassiano arrested Reyes Jaimen near Precinct 12 polling place on a vagrancy charge. The incident prompted questions about proper policing at political site.
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J. L. Camp
Frank Cassiano
Reyes Jaimen
Judge Frees Falsely Detained Voter After Arrest Incident
In the vicinity of polling place No. 12 Judge Camp ordered police to avoid arresting voters en route to polls on election day except for treason felony or grave disturbance. A habeas corpus citation followed the arrest of Jaimen. the prisoner was discharged and a lecture given to the police chief and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Camp
United States
Jaimen
Precinct Primaries Set Tonight for Delegates
Precinct primaries to select delegates for the county convention in San Antonio on August 8 will be held tonight in every precinct by the Democrats. Afternoon polls closed at 2 30 and tonight meetings start at 8 at each polling place. Bexar county may send one delegate for each 25 votes or majority fraction for Democratic governor candidate in last election. Colquitt supporters seek control at the meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County
Owls Hall
Soledad Street
Julius Oppenheimer
Republican County Executive Committee
Oppenheimer
B. F. Kingsley
H. F. Schmitt
Taft Republicans
Bull Moosers
Taft
French Building
San Antonio
Friends of
Colquitt
Colquittites
Beeville Hotel Fire Destroys Local Inn
Fire destroyed the Beeville hotel in Beeville Texas yesterday. Origin of the blaze is unknown. The 27 room structure valued at about 8000 dollars suffered 5000 dollars of insured loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeville
Tex
Young wife saved from hospital in Upper Sandusky
Upper Sandusky Ohio reports a letter from Mrs Bens H Stans Berry praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills as a cure for long standing female ailments. The advertorial testimonial urges others with irregularities back pain and nervous symptoms to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Sandusky
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
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